Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
compressa
ID:
404125

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sull.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Sci. Arts 42: 50 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000403457



Common Names

  • Compact Spike-rush
  • Slender Spike-rush
  • Compressed Spike-rush


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Synonyms

  • Eleocharis compressa compressa [unknown]

Description

Eleocharis compressa (also called Dwarf Spikerush, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant with thin, cylindrical stems and small, scale-like leaves. It is native to North America, and it is found in shallow water, marshes, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Eleocharis compressa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a ground cover, and in erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eleocharis compressa var. acutisquamata (Buckley) S.G.Sm.
Eleocharis compressa var. compressa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eleocharis compressa has small, white, star-shaped flowers that grow in clusters, with small, dark brown seeds that are contained in a capsule. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eleocharis compressa is a species of sedge that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by division or by seed.

Where to Find Eleocharis compressa

Eleocharis compressa is native to North America, and can be found in wet areas such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Eleocharis compressa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eleocharis compressa?

Eleocharis compressa

What is the family of Eleocharis compressa?

Cyperaceae

What is the common name of Eleocharis compressa?

Compressed Spikerush

Species in the Eleocharis genus

Eleocharis abnorma, Eleocharis acicularis, Eleocharis acuta, Eleocharis acutangula, Eleocharis aestuum, Eleocharis albibracteata, Eleocharis albida, Eleocharis alveolata, Eleocharis alveolatoides, Eleocharis amazonica, Eleocharis andamanensis, Eleocharis angolensis, Eleocharis antunesii, Eleocharis argentina, Eleocharis argyrolepis, Eleocharis atricha, Eleocharis atropurpurea, Eleocharis atrospiculata, Eleocharis attenuata, Eleocharis aurea, Eleocharis ayacuchensis, Eleocharis bahamensis, Eleocharis bahiensis, Eleocharis baldwinii, Eleocharis barrosii, Eleocharis bella, Eleocharis bernardina, Eleocharis bifida, Eleocharis blakeana, Eleocharis bolanderi, Eleocharis bonariensis, Eleocharis brachycarpa, Eleocharis brainii, Eleocharis brasiliensis, Eleocharis brassii, Eleocharis braunii, Eleocharis brevicollis, Eleocharis brittonii, Eleocharis bulbosa, Eleocharis caduca, Eleocharis caespitosissima, Eleocharis callensii, Eleocharis cancellata, Eleocharis canindeyuensis, Eleocharis capillacea, Eleocharis carniolica, Eleocharis cellulosa, Eleocharis chamaegyne, Eleocharis coloradoensis, Eleocharis columbiensis,

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

William Starling Sullivant (1803-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sull.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:89619-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].